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Stuart R

"This is a tough course! Not huge hills but "undulating" from about 2 miles..."

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Filiz S

"I found the race great. Very challenging through the mud but I still had a..."

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Mike B

"A superb emotional experience! Thank You.I have only been running for 5 months..."

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What’s Included

Event entry
Start and finish in Julie Rose Stadium
On-course aid stations supplied by Project E2
Bespoke finisher's medal
Goodie bag
Chip timing
Live results
Post-event nutrition and athlete area
Special offers from our partners

Other facilities available for competitors are changing areas, showers, on-site cafe and free parking.

Raceday Logistics

SCHEDULE:

Registration: 7.30-9.30am

Marathon start: 9am

Half Marathon start: 9.30am

10K start: 9.45am

Volunteers

Marshals are an integral part of an event and if you would like to be part of our award-winning team, then please contact Liz at [email protected]

Our team of marshals help out at event after event but if you want to just help once then please come along. A little help goes a long way. We will provide you with a free crew t-shirt plus free goodies and refreshments for your help. Plus free or reduced entry into one of our events.

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Brett Owler Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K – Winter weather forecast

Possible drizzle in the morning.

10°C

Predicted highs

6°C

Predicted lows

Moderate breeze possible, up to 13mph

Brett Owler Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K – Winter reviews (9)

Reasons people recommend this event

Challenging course

Well organized

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Stuart R 1 review
Did the Half Marathon in 2018
This is a tough course! Not huge hills but "undulating" from about 2 miles until 11. The toughest bit is that the terrain is muddy grass, country lanes and muddy bridle paths. Don't let that put you off though! A hard choice is the running shoes - First time I wore road shoes and struggled in the mud, this year I wore trail shoes and smashed my legs on the lanes! However, this is my favourite race and will be back again next year! As it's quite a small field, there will be time you are running on your own, but a good opportunity to make new running friends.
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Filiz S 1 review
Did the Half Marathon in 2018
I found the race great. Very challenging through the mud but I still had a great experience. A few marshals were too quiet and some points we needed more cheers and support to keep us going through the course. Drink stations were amazing and so well organised. Overall a very good event.
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Mike B 1 review
Did the Half Marathon in 2018
A superb emotional experience! Thank You.I have only been running for 5 months and built up to 13.1 miles a few weeks back albeit on pancake flat roads. As this event was very local to me I signed up. Didn't know what to expect, I suppose my biggest fear was getting lost, but the every junction was signposted and had a marshal. The terrain did take me by surprise, a lot more mud than I was expecting and there was a killer hill at the half way point.
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Andrew G 1 review
Did the Half Marathon in 2018
VERY muddy around the lake at the start/finish, also in the wooded areas. Good mixture of footpath and quiet road terrain. Loved it!
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Victoria G 2 reviews
Did the Half Marathon in 2018
Really enjoyable. Well organised. Loved the pit stops and choice of beverages and jelly babies ! Only complaint was no toilet en route. Had to grin and bear it 5 miles before the finish! Would have been good to advise on what shoes to wear. My road ones got caked in mud.
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Jane W 2 reviews
Did the Half Marathon in 2018
okay Hills were challenging , but like a challenge
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Kev S 1 review
Did the Half Marathon in 2018
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Daniel F 1 review
Did the Half Marathon in 2018
The organisation was great the races started on time and live results as you crossed was a good touch. The course was tough as a first half marathon but good mix of off and on road as well as a couple of steep hills to tire the legs. The rain before the event made the off road sections slippery. I will be doing the race again next year
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Nigel R 1 review
Did the Half Marathon in 2018
This was my first ever 1/2 marathon, it was wet muddy hilly and cold and loved every minute the organisation was great the drinks stations well placed and well stocked even though I was one of the slowest only disappointing was the lack of people at the finish but as said it was very cold great medal